FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONSTELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062Fax: (860) 594-3066Web site:www.ct.gov/dot

NEWINGTON, Conn.- State Transportation Commissioner Ralph J. Carpenter announced today that a Pavement Marking project will be performed on Various Interstates Routes and Towns, in Central Connecticut.This project is scheduled to begin on or about Wednesday, August 15, 2007 and continue through Monday, August 27, 2007.

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.The regular work schedule for this project is 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Sunday - Thursday evening).No work will be performed on Fridays or Saturdays.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work area.